Stand Up Comedy Workshop from a professional with over two decades experience in UK Comedy Industry

Methodology

With either groups or on a one to one basis, I can take novices with zero experience, or professionals, and help them build on their stand up performance and material. Looking at persona, generating material, joke writing and much, much more. You can book a run of workshops or do an introductory crash course. I am also an experienced corporate speaker and can use these classes to build self confidence, public speaking skills using humour and wellbeing.

About Me

1st Class Honours in Drama and Script Writing.
Distinction. Masters in Theatre and Performance. 

For over two decades I have worked professionally in the UK entertainment industry as a comedian and writer.  I have written for BBC Scotland, Radio Scotland, BBC Radio 4, BBC Newcastle, RuPaul's Drag Race several renowned comedy names and more. In recent years I returned to full time education completing a BA in Drama and Script writing where I achieved 1st class honours and won the faculty award for best student. 
I have over a decades experience as a tutor and facilitator of comedy workshops.  
You can read testimonials from former clients at the end of this CV or visit my website. https://www.johnscottarts.com/ 

AS A WARM UP ARTIST. 

As a comedian I have performed warm up support duties for such notable names as...
Stewart Lee. Frankie Boyle. Jerry Sadowitz. Tom Stade (Full tour) Ross Noble.
Reginald D. Hunter. 
    
AS A COMEDIAN

2003 WINNER. (SCOTLAND) SPIKE MILLIGAN AWARD FOR NEW TALENT. 
2010 WINNER. TAKE THE MIC AWARD. EDINBURGH FESTIVAL. The biggest cash prize ever awarded a comic at the Edinburgh Festival. 
 
AS A CORPORATE PERFORMER.
I am a regular in the corporate comedy world. I Have performed alongside many sporting legends, from Jack Charlton to Chris Eubank and many more.   

AS A WRITER
I have over the years written for...
 FRANKIE BOYLE The Live Floorshow.
BBC SCOTLAND/ RADIO SCOTLAND. Breaking the News. Mark Nelson’s the Good the Bad the Unexpected, The Fred Macaulay show, The Live Floorshow 
BBC RADIO 4 News jack, The Mash Report.   
BBC RADIO NEWCASTLE. Jesting About. The breakfast show
OUCH! Disability (BBC disability news)
CRACK MAGAZINE (Article provider on various topics)  
VLADIMIR MCTAVISH TOP 50 SCOTS (Book)
ITV and STV Edinburgh Nights,  
OOR VOICES Online topical and current affairs website and blog. 
Corporate presentation.
 
TESTIMONIALS. 

YOUTH THEATRE PARTICIPANT:
"I really discovered a passion when I did John’s stand-up comedy course! Every class was fun & different  & with his teaching we all improved really quickly. John was super supportive and helped me get actual gigs when I was ready. He even came along to support me on the night!"
PARTICIPANT'S PARENTS. 
"It’s no exaggeration to say that John Scott’s stand-up comedy course was transformative for our then 13-year-old daughter. Working with John lit up her self-confidence & motivation as well as her ability to work supportively with other young people. John’s course was a springboard for her comedy (she went on to win a newcomer’s award) but its legacy goes far beyond what happens on stage. What really stood out for us was John’s wholly un-patronising approach to helping the young people find their own voice and have the confidence to use it. Special stuff."
EDUCATOR, WRITER, PRESENTER.
"I’ve been involved in workshops throughout my professional life both as a presenter and a participant. I thoroughly recommend John. He has terrific presence and warmth, real expertise coupled with superb people skills, and a natural gift for drawing out the best in everyone he works with."
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
"John Scott is a very funny man. Just as importantly for us, he's someone who relates to our service users and can use his hard-won personal insights on mental health to deliver workshops of real value. People felt accepted for who they are, gained confidence, learned an awful about comedy, writing, and performing and had a damned good time along the way. We couldn't have asked for more and we highly recommend him, as a comedian, as a facilitator, and as a person."
ACTOR.
"I have been working with John for the past 6 weeks doing stand-up comedy workshops and I have absolutely loved them! I am convinced he is some sort of comedy magician. He takes my subpar jokes and sprinkles them with comedy glitter. I am not a comedian, but since working with John I feel a lot more confident in writing and telling jokes. I now understand how jokes work and what goes in to creating them. Thanks to the sessions I have written my own comedy set and have had an incredible amount of fun. I would recommend John's workshops to anyone who wants to get into comedy, I know I will be signing up for more sessions as soon as I can."
WRITER. 
"John's brilliant! He crafts comedy from nothing. Dunces like me look at words on a page and think 'how am I ever gonna make this funny?' But John looks at the same words and sees endless possibilities for comedy. He'll make you laugh, he'll make you funnier and he'll make you wish you'd done this years ago. But more than that, he'll make you want to be a stand-up comedian. He's a pure genius and he sees the potential for comedy in everything."

Services

Professional and award winning comedian and writer with TV and Radio credits. 
1st class Honours in Drama and Script Writing. 
Distinction in Masters in Theatre and performance. 
Over a decades experience as a facilitator, teacher and director.  
I have worked with Youth Theatre, Adult creatives, professional actors, writers and comedians. Offering tuition and guidance in stand up tailored to their needs and requests.